What do you get when a show claims enough glitter to cause a shortage of sequins, feathers, and diamonds? You get Totally Tina lighting up the Blake Theatre in Monmouth. The band is tight, the dancers fill the stage with energy, and the whole night feels like stepping into one of Tina Turner’s stadium shows. Every beat pushes you forward. Every spotlight dares you to dance.
The emotion is bold and loud, just like Tina herself. Totally Tina keeps the fire alive with a full production that feels both glamorous and raw. The lead vocalist does not just sing the songs; she lives inside them. The dancers match that spirit with big, swinging choreography that makes the room vibrate. This is not a quiet night at the theatre. This is a celebration.
Totally Tina at the Blake Theatre, Monmouth
Fans walked out buzzing with adrenaline. One fan said it was “the closest thing to seeing Tina herself.” Another laughed about how they “did not sit down the entire second half.” The show was called “Simply the Best” by more than one person and the standing ovation looked like a sea of arms waving in rhythm. That is what Tina’s music does: it pulls people out of their seats.
The spirit of that show leads perfectly into Beyoncé’s unforgettable tribute to Tina Turner at the 2005 Kennedy Center Honors. If Totally Tina captures the live concert magic, Beyoncé captures the heart. Her performance of “Proud Mary” is a masterclass in respect and celebration showing that Tina’s influence lives on in a new generation of performers.
Beyoncé – “Proud Mary” (Tina Turner Tribute) | 2005 Kennedy Center Honors
Beyoncé walks on stage, calls Tina “powerful,” “fearless,” and “fabulous,” and gets everyone standing before the first note even hits. When the music kicks in, the room is on fire. She struts across the stage with Tina-like confidence and belts “rollin’, rollin’, rollin’ on the river” like a victory cry. The crowd cheers so loudly it nearly drowns out the band.
Tina Turner was always about more than music. She was about survival, strength and joy. These performances show why she still matters, why her story still pulls people in. Follow Tina Turner on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. If you ever feel like life is dragging you down, put on “Proud Mary” and see if your feet can stay still. I dare you.